Global Governance Initiative receives support from over 150 countries: Foreign Ministry

China's Global Governance Initiative (GGI) has gained the support from over 150 countries since it was put forward in September 2025, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong said at a seminar on Monday in Beijing.

The seminar, which focused on maintaining multilateralism and improving global governance, brought together diplomats from multiple countries and international experts on global issues. "As a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a responsible major country, China has been active in practicing true multilateralism and promoting global governance reform. GGI has gained the support of over 150 countries. We are ready to work with all parties to deepen and consolidate implementation of the initiative," he said.

However, Sun also issued a warning about certain countries' attempts to revive militarism and challenge the post-World War II international order.

"The international community needs to stay on high alert against certain country leaders who blatantly challenge the post-World War II international order and seek to revive militarism. These moves will undoubtedly face firm opposition from peace-loving and just forces around the world. China will work with relevant countries to develop a model of security for Asia featuring security for all, seeking common ground while shelving differences, and upholding dialogue and consultation. It would not tolerate any forces that seek to disrupt regional peace and stability, and not allow any country to initiate war and conflict at China's doorsteps. China is ready to work with other countries to strengthen cooperation in counterterrorism and in countering foreign interference and sanctions to safeguard peace and security in the world," Sun said.

Sun emphasized that international relations should be regulated by institutional rules, urging all parties to stand against wielding power to bully the weak.

In today's world, hegemonism has no future, and major powers in particular should lead by example in upholding the rule of law and respecting international regulations, he said.

"The more turbulent and complex the world is, the more important that we stay committed to the international system centered on the UN and the international order underpinned by international law. We should vigorously promote international rule of law, strengthen the authority and effectiveness of multilateral institutions, oppose the 'law of the jungle' where the strong prey on the weak, and resist hegemonic acts such as military coercion," he said.

Global Governance Initiative receives support from over 150 countries: Foreign Ministry

China's latest high-speed train model has reached 450 kilometers per hour in test runs, pushing the frontier of the country's high-end manufacturing and further underpinning its strategy of promoting industrial upgrading through technological innovation.

The CR450 high-speed train, China's newest-generation high-speed train, has completed half of its road tests, marking a milestone for the country's railway industry and reflecting closer integration between manufacturing and research, according to a leading railway scientist.

"Extensive work has been carried out on the CR450 project since 2025, and significant progress has been made. So far, the train has completed about 300,000 kilometers of testing, with more than half of the evaluation process already finished," said Zhao Hongwei, a chief researcher at the China Academy of Railway Sciences.

Developed entirely with independent intellectual property rights, the CR450 also demonstrates stronger resilience in China's industrial supply chains. The project is boosting related sectors such as machinery, metallurgy, electronics and chemicals, as key components are now produced domestically.

"A high-speed train is a highly complex piece of engineering equipment. We estimate it contains more than 40,000 components, along with multiple control systems. These parts come from many different sectors, supported by an entire industrial ecosystem. So projects like this naturally drive the development of the broader industrial chain," said Zhao.

The train also offers a glimpse of the direction China's manufacturing sector is heading for, as the government has pledged during this year's" two sessions" to promote the full integration between technological and industrial innovation.

Speaking at the Ministers' Corridor during the annual meetings, Li Lecheng, China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology, emphasized the need to translate scientific breakthroughs into tangible industrial progress.

"We will follow the principle that industry sets the questions and technology provides the answers. A new round of initiatives will upgrade key manufacturing supply chains, drive breakthroughs across the entire chain, and speed up their conversion into new quality productive forces," said Li.

China’s new high-speed train unveils ambition to bridge technology, manufacturing